Boston mayoral election, 2005
Encyclopedia
The Boston mayoral election of 2005 occurred on Tuesday, November 8, 2009 between incumbent mayor Thomas Menino
and City Council
or Maura Hennigan
. Menino was re-elected to a fourth term.
Thomas Menino
Thomas Michael "Tom" Menino is the mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, United States and the city's first Italian-American mayor...
and City Council
Boston City Council
The Boston City Council is the legislative branch of government for the city of Boston. It is made up of 13 members: 9 district representatives and 4 at-large members. Councilors are elected to two-year terms and there is no limit on the number of terms an individual can serve...
or Maura Hennigan
Maura Hennigan
Maura A. Hennigan is an American politician who currently serves as the Clerk Magistrate of the Suffolk County, Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal/Business Division...
. Menino was re-elected to a fourth term.
Candidates
- Maura HenniganMaura HenniganMaura A. Hennigan is an American politician who currently serves as the Clerk Magistrate of the Suffolk County, Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal/Business Division...
, Boston City Councilor since 1982. - Thomas MeninoThomas MeninoThomas Michael "Tom" Menino is the mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, United States and the city's first Italian-American mayor...
, MayorMayorIn many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of BostonBostonBoston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
since 1993, Boston City Councilor from 1984 to 1993, and Council President in 1993.
Results
| Candidates | General Election | |
|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | |
| Thomas Menino Thomas Menino Thomas Michael "Tom" Menino is the mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, United States and the city's first Italian-American mayor... |
64,001 | 67.52 |
| Maura Hennigan Maura Hennigan Maura A. Hennigan is an American politician who currently serves as the Clerk Magistrate of the Suffolk County, Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal/Business Division... |
30,468 | 32.14 |